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The WEConnect International North America Summit 2025 is a premier gathering designed to accelerate sustainable business growth, strengthen resilient economies, and unlock the competitive advantage of sourcing from women-owned businesses. Taking place in Toronto, Canada, this high-impact event will bring together 150+ women-owned businesses, corporate leaders, community partner representatives, and industry influencers from across North America and beyond.
Building on the energy and insights from past events, the North America Summit will be a dynamic forum for sharing perspectives and driving opportunity. In this action-packed day, we will spotlight the achievements of competitive suppliers and procurement champions; showcase strategic business resources and global market opportunities; and foster meaningful connections that help businesses thrive. With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and supply chain sustainability, the Summit offers a platform to forge new partnerships, expand market access, and shape the future of global sourcing.
Event Highlights
• Market Insights & Best Practices – Increase your knowledge with expert-led discussions on emerging industry trends, resilient supply chains, and trade strategies.
• Inspirational Storytelling – Hear from women business owners on their entrepreneurial journeys, sharing their learnings through successes and challenges.
• Buyers & Sellers Connections – Engage in high-value B2B meetings during our open matchmaking session between corporate representatives and business leaders and their teams.
• Collaboration & Networking – Build strategic alliances with decision-makers, industry leaders, and stakeholders that can help advance business objectives.
Who should attend?
• Women-owned businesses – Established suppliers and emerging entrepreneurs seeking market expansion.
• Corporate procurement & supply chain leaders – WEConnect International member buyers, Canadian corporations, and global buyers.
• Industry associations & business networks – Organizations fostering supplier growth, community impact and responsible business practices.
• Academia, researchers & mentors – Experts contributing to knowledge-building and business innovation.
Ticket prices
WEConnect International Certified WBE: $280 USD
General admission (registered WOBs, partners, Government, other certifications): $375 USD
Member buyer: $400 USD
Non-member buyer: $440 USD
Reception only (5pm – 7pm): $100 USD
Preliminary Agenda
8:00 Registration & Breakfast Networking
8:45 Welcome Remarks
9:00 Fireside Chat: Economic Update
9:30 Keynote : Entrepreneurial Journey
10:00 Networking Break
10:15 Panel Discussion
11:00 Panel Discussion
12:00 Lunch
12:55 Keynote Speaker: Sponsor Content
1:25 Breakout Sessions: AI/Tech, Procurement, Other
2:30 Networking Break
2:45 Business Connections and Matchmaking
4:10 Panel Discussion
5:00 Closing Remarks
5:10 Reception